East Bay Bristol County Lacrosse Association is a developmental lacrosse program for boys and girls in the East Bay area of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We serve: Barrington, Bristol, Warren, Swansea, Somerset and Rehoboth.

Approval of Last Meeting MinutesPeter Ramsden made a motion to approve the November 22 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Michael Curry and passed by a unanimous vote.

Treasurer’s Report – Peter Ramsden

Updated expenses included Fall Ball

Some adjustments were made to the 2011 budget based on comments from the November meeting

There was discussion of field expenses for 2011

Late registration revenue is not budgeted for 2011

Ted Broomhead made a motion to approve the 2011 budget with an amendment to add $1500 to field usage fees. The motion was seconded by Michael Curry and passed by a unanimous vote.

Old BusinessDiscussion on the 2011 sponsorship program was deferred to the January meeting.

Competitive Program Philosophy –at the January meeting, the sub-committee of Ted Broomhead, Michael Payton, and Molly Lacerte will present a draft statement

New BusinessCoaching Directors for 2011 – Meg Miller will return as Girls’ Director. The Boys’ director position is vacant. Michael Curry will reach out to potential candidates.

Coach Recruitment – two open houses will be held for general information and recruitment. There will be an open house for players and coaches in Bristol on 1/13/11. Matt Hayes will work on securing a venue.

A second open house for coach recruiting will be held at the auditorium in the Barrington Public Library on 1/31/11.

Nomination of treasurer – John Gaffney was nominated for the position of Treasurer two weeks prior to the meeting in accordance with the procedure for special elections described in the EBBCLA by-laws. John Gaffney was asked to excuse himself from the meeting for the vote. John was elected Treasurer of EBBCLA by a unanimous vote.

AdjournmentMolly Lacerte made a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Michael Curry and after a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 7:53pm.

The next meeting is scheduled for 1/10/11 at the Barrington Public Library, 7pm.